US Bridges

US 18 EB over Shellrock Rvr Redball RD

Good

Floyd County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. E of SR S70 · Structure no. 000000000606625

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
485 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 18 EB over Shellrock Rvr Redball RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 18 EB over Shellrock Rvr Redball RD in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,350 by 2042. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 18 EB
CrossesShellrock Rvr Redball RD
Location1.5 Mi. E of SR S70
RouteU.S. Route 18
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11648, -92.9946
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2022)
Projected traffic5,350 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 18 EB over Shellrock Rvr Redball RD built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 18 EB over Shellrock Rvr Redball RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 18 EB over Shellrock Rvr Redball RD carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 18 EB over Shellrock Rvr Redball RD?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 18 EB over Shellrock Rvr Redball RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.